Caryn Ward Ross
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Caryn Ward | |
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| Born | August 15, 1980 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Dancer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse | Craig Ross Jr. (2011–present) |
Caryn Ward (born August 15, 1980), also known as Caryn Ward Ross, is an American actress, dancer and choreographer. She is best known for her recurring role as Erica Harrison on the sitcom The Game.
Early life and career
Born in Los Angeles, California, Ward's mother is a lawyer and her father is a medical doctor. She attended Howard University where she graduated with a degree in psychology. [1] Ward also studied dance at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. She performed various artists including Janet Jackson, Arsenio Hall, and Rosie Perez.[1]
Ward began her career in the 1980s with appearances on Fame, Webster, and Paradise. From 1990 to 1991, she co-starred in the short-lived CBS sitcom You Take the Kids, starring Nell Carter. Ward has since guest starred on Friends, The Shield, and Lincoln Heights. In addition to television roles, Ward has also had roles in several featuring films including Motives (2004), opposite Vivica A. Fox and Shemar Moore, Traci Townsend (2005), Stompin' (2007), and Steppin: The Movie (2009).
On June 26, 2011, Caryn Ward married television and film director Craig Ross, Jr..[2][3]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1985–1986 | Fame | Tina | 4 episodes |
| 1986 | Webster | Tony | Episode: "The Big Sleepover" |
| 1987 | The Liberators | Emily | Television movie |
| 1988 | What's Happening Now!! | Joyce | Episode: "The Fabulous Fortunes" |
| 1988 | David | Jennifer | Television movie |
| 1989 | Paradise | Role unknown | Episode: "All the Pretty Little Horses" |
| 1990 | Family Matters | Susie | Episode: "Dedicated to the One I Love" |
| 1990–1991 | You Take the Kids | Lorette Kirkland | 6 episodes |
| 2001 | The Heart Department | Shondra Adaire | Television movie |
| 2002 | Friends | Waitress | Episode: "The One Where Joey Dates Rachel" |
| 2004 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Insomnia Waitress | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Strong Medicine | Role Unknown | Episode: "Selective Breeding" |
| 2004 | Motives | Gwendolyn | |
| 2005 | The Shield | Queenie | Episode: "String Theory" |
| 2005 | Traci Townsend | Lynn | |
| 2005 | Boss'n Up | Dominique | |
| 2006 | Sarang Song | Nessa | Television movie |
| 2006–2009 | The Game | Erica Harrison | 7 episodes |
| 2007 | Lincoln Heights | Layla | Episodes: "House Arrest" "The 'F' Word" |
| 2007 | Tournament of Dreams | Nessa | |
| 2007 | Stompin' | Camille Turner | |
| 2009 | N-Secure | Kim | |
| 2009 | Think Twice | Jennifer | |
| 2009 | Breaking News | Kendra Davis | |
| 2009 | Steppin: The Movie | Actor | |
| 2009 | Sideline Confessions | Jade | |
| 2009 | Blood River | Sheila | |
| 2010 | Crossed the Line | Kyra | Filming |
| 2010 | Love That Girl! | Alexis | 1 episode |
| 2011 | He's Mine Not Yours | Mandy | Television movie |
| 2012 | The Marriage Chronicles | Sabel Jones | |
| If You Really Love Me | Role Unknown | Television Movie | |
| Air Collision | Presidential Purser Joan Watts (video) | Credited as Caryn Ward Ross | |
| Roomieloverfriends | Calista | Three Episodes: Mistake Number 1, Cold Busted and F You Jay! |
